Wineglass Bay Lookout

Fantastic hike! The trail is very well maintained. We went around 0900, and it wasn’t busy at all. As we were leaving around 1100, the parking lot was starting to fill up and the trail was becoming more crowded. The hike up is quite doable for those with moderate fitness levels. There are plenty of places to stop and take a breather.

Lookout as ok. But had to pay $50 to get a pass for the park. A bit crazy given I went for a 2 hour walk with no special amenities on offer. In Victoria I have been to much nicer parks for zero costs.

Such a nice hike! Mesmerising view from this lookout! WOW! I would recommend you carry a small water bottle with you (filled with water, of course).

Well worth the steps up. Also worth the steps down the other side to the beach, which most people didn't do. Going over the isthmus to the beach the other side even more so. A longer, more isolated and almost as pretty beach is the reward.

Just visited Wineglass Bay Lookout in Tasmania — absolutely amazing! The view was breathtaking and the whole place felt so peaceful. It’s about a 25-minute walk from the car park, and totally worth every step.

Easy hike with a gradual uphill. Very beautiful view on the way up. ~400 uphill steps at the end before the wineglass bay lookout. Very worth the walk up

This is a popular lookout over Wineglass Bay in the Freycinet National Park. It can be reached by climbing and completing a 3km trek from the carpark up rugged coastal hills to a two level viewing platform. From here you can see the wineglass shape of the bay, the beach down below and lovely seascapes in the distance. It is a good place to rest for 10-15 minutes before making the trek back down or onward to the beach itself. After visiting the Lookout, many choose to climb a long stretch of steps down to the beach to enjoy leisure time there and/or continue with the full Wineglass Bay - Hazards Beach Circuit Track (11km). If you don't wish to do either, simply return the way you came and you'll be back to your vehicle in half an hour.

A beautiful shady walk for the most. A bit of huff and puff but the end view was gorgeous. Even got to see a mama wallaby and baby.

Wineglass Bay is within Tasmania's Freycinet National Park and is one of Australia's most iconic destinations. Cruise ships swing through Ho see it. Named for its unique crescent-shaped shoreline, the bay's curve resembles the rim of a wineglass when viewed from above. Its name, however, comes from a darker past. In the 19th century, the bay was used for whaling, and the waters would turn red, completing the "wineglass" imagery. Thankfully, today, it is just a beautiful beach. Getting to Wineglass Bay is an adventure in itself. The hike begins at the national park's entrance and offers a challenging uphill hike. The first section leads to the Wineglass Bay Lookout, where you're rewarded with views of the turquoise waters. Worth the hourish hike.

Take the 30-40 minute climb (and bring along some water) to take in the famous view of Wineglass bay in Freycinet National Park in Tasmania. We spent about 1-1/4 hour in total including time for photos at the top and some rest breaks along the way. The trail is very well maintained and is mostly a crushed gravel path that winds its way up to the viewpoint at the top. There are considerable granite steps that are a touch uneven so sturdy shoes are the best choice for the journey. If you take you time it's something most anyone can do. It certainly is strenuous at times after a couple flights of stairs but just take your time. You will most likely encounter people coming up as you go down so give them a little encouragement when they ask "is it worth it?"